Buddy caught over a dozen fish... I got nothing
My buddy and I went fishing today in the pouring rain (lake, south eastern PA). Started about 7 AM and finished up about 12 PM. Buddy caught over a dozen fish throughout those 5 hours, I didn't even get a nibble, the only thing I caught was a log the size of my arm.
Wherever he caught fish back to back, he let me hop in. Whatever lure/bait he caught something with, I used the same.
Lures he used; grub hook, rooster tail, Whopper plopper, crank bait
Lures I used; chatterbait (lost), rooster tail, grub hook, jitterbug (lost), crank bait, ned rig. I gave each one a FAIR shot (aka wasn't switching frequently)
Regardless, we had a great time up until we were soaked through and had boots full of water.
I know fishing is a hit or miss, but we don't understand how he caught so many and I didn't. I won't let this discourage me though. Planning on making it at least a monthly outing.